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How to get fromDurban to Messinaby plane, ferry, or train

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There are 3 ways to get from Durban to Messina by plane, ferry, or train

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  1. Fly to Reggio Calabria Airport, ferry

    best
    1. Fly from King Shaka International Airport (DUR) to Reggio Calabria Airport (REG)plane plane DUR - REG
    2. Take the ferry from Reggio di Calabria to Messina Marittimaferry ferry
    24h 19m
    €569–1,626

  2. Fly to Palermo Airport, train

    cheapest
    1. Fly from King Shaka International Airport (DUR) to Palermo Airport (PMO)plane plane DUR - PMO
    2. Take the train from Palermo Centrale to Messina Centraletrain train
    22h 58m
    €331–1,067

  3. Fly to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport, train

    1. Fly from King Shaka International Airport (DUR) to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA)plane plane DUR - CTA
    2. Take the train from Catania Centrale to Messina Centraletrain train
    22h 52m
    €365–1,134

King Shaka International Airport (DUR) to Reggio Calabria Airport (REG) flights

Calendar13Weekly Planes
Duration23h 40mAverage Duration
Ticket€568Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 7,749.1 km
  • Duration: 24h 19m

What companies run services between Durban, South Africa and Messina, Italy?

There is no direct connection from Durban to Messina. However, you can take the bus to Durban Airport, walk to King Shaka International Airport (DUR) airport, fly to Reggio Calabria Airport (REG), walk to Reggio Calabria Airport, take the line 28 bus to Reggio di Calabria - Ponte Libertà, walk to Reggio di Calabria, then take the ferry to Messina Marittima. Alternatively, you can take the bus to Durban Airport, walk to King Shaka International Airport (DUR) airport, fly to Palermo Airport (PMO), walk to Palermo Aeroporto, take the train to Palermo Centrale, then take the train to Messina Centrale.

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